Malaysia
PSA extends rights deals in Asian markets
The Professional Squash Association has extended deals with broadcast partners in Malaysia, Indonesia and the Indian sub-continent.
Sportsfix partners with Celcom for Malaysia launch
Sportsfix, a new OTT service for Southeast Asia, has launched in Malaysia through a partnership with telecommunications company Celcom.
AFC reports Saudi and UAE ‘reassurances’ over beIN Sports situation
The Asian Football Confederation has said it will continue to work with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation and the United Arab Emirates Football Association to ensure the uninterrupted broadcast of AFC Champions League and Fifa World Cup qualifying matches in a bid to protect its commercial rights amid the ongoing situation concerning rights-holder, Qatar-based pay-television broadcaster beIN Sports.
Sportsfix secures CSL rights
Sportsfix, a new OTT service for Southeast Asia, has acquired rights for the Chinese Super League football competition in Malaysia.
Malaysian FA seeks new partners after MP & Silva deal collapses
The Football Association of Malaysia’s new regime is seeking a broadcast deal for the country’s domestic league after the collapse of its agreement with the MP & Silva agency.
Kuala Lumpur 2017 set for record live coverage
Lagardere brokers batch of ITTF rights deals
Malaysia’s Tune Talk extends with One Championship
Astro expands investment in domestic badminton association
Astro splashes out on Malaysian badminton rights extension
Eurosport picks up EFL Cup rights in Brunei, Malaysia
International sports broadcaster Eurosport has secured exclusive rights for the English Football League Cup knockout competition in Brunei and Malaysia.
WBSC awards rights in Asia for Japan’s U-15 World Cup
The World Baseball Softball Confederation has awarded rights to its 2016 Youth U-15 Baseball World Cup to broadcasters across Asia.
Measat launches esports channel
Malaysian satellite-television operator Measat has launched a new channel dedicated to esports.
MediaCorp to show Rio 2016 highlights, but live rights remain unsold
Singaporean media company MediaCorp has agreed a rights deal with the Dentsu agency for highlights coverage of the Rio 2016 summer Olympic Games, according to the Straits Times newspaper.
Astro to expand coverage of Sepaktakraw League
Malaysian pay-television operator Astro will broadcast live coverage of every match from the 2016 season of the country’s Sepaktakraw League after posting a significant increase in the audience for its coverage of last season.
Astro to set first in Southeast Asia with esports channel
Malaysian pay-television broadcaster Astro will launch a dedicated esports channel in June.
Media Prima nets free-to-air rights for Malaysian football
Malaysian media group Media Prima has been appointed as the free-to-air broadcast partner of the country’s top football league and cup competitions for the three seasons from 2016 to 2018.
Astro nets Premier League rights extension in Malaysia
Malaysian pay-television broadcaster Astro has extended its rights deal for the Premier League, the top division of English club football.